First introduced in 2011, the mountain bike helmet called Striker from Fox is back for 2012 with some updates. Since it is a lightweight helmet, the Striker is recommended more for trail riders than for those who are into hardcore all-mountain cycling.

While the Detox 2 retention system on the 2012 model of Striker is made slightly smoother, it still performs equally as the one on the original helmet. The new model is available in two beautiful color combination options, which include white plus green and silver plus red.

With its comprehensive protection and light weight, the 2012 Fox Striker Mountain Bike Helmet is perfect for cross-country and trail rides. As compare to traditional cross-country helmets, the Striker features a more comprehensive coverage, thanks to its deeper rear profile EPS shell.

For mountain bike riders who are looking for a precision high-volume floor pump for their tires, the new Lezyne Alloy Dirt Floor Drive Pump has been released for 2012. This durable and stylish pump is built with a steel piston and CNC-machined aluminum barrel and base.

For comfort, the high-volume floor pump has a varnished wood handle that features an oversized contoured grip. The air flow per stroke is doubled by its oversized piston, barrel, connectors, and hose, which allows for an easy filling and placing of the tire beads on tubeless tire systems.

Perfect for mountain bike tires is the new 2012 Lezyne Alloy Dirt Floor Drive Pump. This pump is strong enough to inflate tubeless tires and is Presta and Schrader valve compatible. Quick valve engagement is delivered by the Speed Chuck adaptor and ABS Flip-Thread Chuck combination called Slip-Fit System.
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For 2012, Whyte Bikes has updated its full suspension cross country mountain bike called T-120. As compared to the 2011 model, the updated T-120 version is 680g lighter. With Whyte’s very own trail geometry, the new version still guarantees excellent handling.

Featured by its alloy M6 magnesium enriched frame is a front triangle that comes with a tapered head tube. Light but incredibly strong and stiff, its full carbon single monocoque swingarm comes with modular dropouts offering outstanding rear end stability and power transfer.

A great choice for trail riders is the updated 2012 Whyte T-120 Full Suspension Cross Country Mountain Bike. Precise tracking and steering performance during trail rides is delivered by the exceptional front end stiffness of the T-120’s tapered headtube.
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There is an extensive list of hardtail mountain bikes on the market for 2012, and one of the more popular models is the new 801 from Whyte Bikes. This mountain bike is perfect for riders who want to push their limits both on the climbs and on the descents, thanks to its trail-honed geometry.

Multi-butted and custom drawn, the 6061 hydroformed T6 aluminum frame of the 801 comes with 100mm of travel and several high-quality components. These include the double-sealed bearing hub, 32-hole alloy front and rear hubs, and Shimano front and rear derailleurs.

For cross country riders who are looking for an affordable but high-quality machine, the 2012 Whyte 801 Hardtail Mountain Bike is a great choice. With its extra mud clearance, this hardtail mountain bike guarantees reliable performance under any types of weather.
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Perfect for winter mountain biking is the new pair of shoes called MW81 introduced by Shimano for 2012. Featured by these insulated SPD boots is a high-quality Gore-Tex liner, which is not only waterproof but highly breathable and comfortably warm, as well.

Visibility in low light conditions is enhanced by the nice reflective detailing on the MW81’s heel and side. Even when the rider is wearing gloves, it is very easy to adjust the mountain bike shoes’ three wide cuttable Velcro-style straps, which also help offer a comfortable fit.

As compared to typical cycling shoes, the 2012 Shimano MW81 Winter Mountain Bike Shoes have a larger volume. This extra space allows for maximum comfort while riding during winter with thick socks. In a size 40, a pair of these shoes weighs in at only 815g.

For 2012, one of the best bikes that Whyte Bikes prides itself on is the new 19 Steel. What makes this new bike a perfect hardtail mountain bike is its combination of toughness, durability, and light weight. This is perfect for those who are looking for a new cyclocross and trail riding machine.

Built from the topnotch 19 Ti and the premium British-made Reynolds 631 tubing, the frame of this hardtail mountain bike used a state-of-the-art geometry and tubing profiles. The front end stiffness of the 19 Steel frame is significantly increased by its tapered headtube.

With its unique adjustable dropouts, the 2012 Whyte 19 Steel Hardtail Mountain Bike makes converting to and from a single speed setup a cinch. Also a major feature of this mountain bike is its Fox 32 F120 RL Evolution Series fork, which comes with a 120mm of travel.

For ladies who want to start off mountain biking, an excellent bike has been released by Trek for 2012. Called Skye, this disc hardtail mountain bike is designed to offer the best performance and fit to make sure that female riders will have the best experience on the trail.

Loaded with several female-specific features, the Skye has Tektro Women’s Draco hydraulic disc brakes, a serious suspension fork, and aggressive tires. Its WSD Alpha gold aluminum frame comes with a semi-integrated head tube, formed top tube, and formed down tube that features an integrated gusset.